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SAVE TIME, MONEY AND FUEL LINKING THE BAY FOR THE
FIRST TIME AND BY BETTER USE OF EXISTING $200 BILLION TRANSPORT LINKS

Melbourne needs the same vision that
built the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Why is there a gap in
Melbourne’s ring road, between Greensborough and Bulleen, and no road
and rail bridge crossing the entrance to Port Phillip Bay?These
links would complete a ring road linking the “twin cities by the bay” of
Geelong and Melbourne with the Mornington Peninsula. Peak hour traffic
could be channeled to flow at the same time, in both directions. This
would save travel time, better use existing infrastructure, ease traffic
flows and spread the impact of population growth over two cities.
Savings will be through much greater use of well over $100 billion of
existing infrastructure, on each side of the Bay and a consequential
reduction in the cost of its constant upgrade or adjustment. The sooner
this is done the more we will save. An alternative rail and truck route
between the new Port of Hastings to theairports
andindustrial
area to west of Melbourne will provide an east- west route allowing some
major traffic flows to by pass Melbourne completely. This will allow
unprecedented new access travel options for those on the Bellarine and
Mornington Peninsulas. It is understood that people like to live near
the sea. An east west route across the whole sate would develop. The
Bridge would seems to enhance the VECCI proposal for the east west
route. If a ferry link to Tasmania were established through Stony Point,
at the end of a suburban train link and near Hastings, the east west
route would meet the north south route to Tasmania. The bridge would
allow access for all, on any side of the Bay, to the shortest
practicable sea route to and from Tasmania. It would also reduce the
need to develop Melbourne towards the north, and Gippsland corridor and
towards the bush fire prone Dandenongs. This would reduce through
traffic flows at inner-city strip shopping centres, turning these strips
into motorways. Any delay in building this link will result in the
needless cutting up of Melbourne. The approach to building this link
should be special, and not be measured by existing traffic flows but be
akin to building a cross national rail link with people and towns
following. This is one instance when existing justification methods
should not apply.

Peak hour traffic flowing in one direction could be spread over both
sides of highway, reducing travel times in both directions

This
could be Melbourne's new icon, connecting the heads at Port Phillip Bay.

Why is there a
major omission in the nation’s "integrated surface transport network”?Adelaide
has justified, based on its proximity to other capitals, Federal funding
for three direct interstate inter-capital transport corridors and
connecting links. On the basis of Victoria’s geographical location it is
entitled to three similar links. It has been given just two. A
comprehensive, affordable, consistently priced, all-year basic public
transport link for people, vehicles and freight, using ferries between
Victoria and Tasmania needs can, subject to direction by Canberra, start
to be delivered in weeks and linked to the land transport corridor to
Hobart. All Australians are entitled to fair access to all states, not
just some. Also, fair competition policy, advocated internationally,
should apply across the Victorian – Tasmanian border to Victorian
manufactured consumables sent south and international exports form
Tasmania through Victorian ports. The economic impact on tourism, and
other industries, of all year, consistently priced, transport equity
will be significant. In Tasmania it would be expected to be large enough
to preserve Tasmania’s forests. Federal funding for a complete the ring
road to connect existing transport corridors to three capital cities,
Adelaide, Sydney and Hobart, is fully justified and long overdue. A
shorter route through Stony Point would cut the travel times and
emissions. Canberra seems close to closing this gap in the national
transport network but has the responsibility to lock in and deliver full
National Highway equivalence. The Victorian Government asked for
inclusion of this link under Auslink. This request was not met. The
Federal Government has not included the link under Infrastructure
Australia.

Google Omega Transport Plan and see
articles in Hobart mercury and tasmanian Times under 'Brohier'

Access to Tasmania may
become a regular weekend trip just like access to Switzerland from
nearby European destinations.

CATERING FOR THOSE
WHO PREFER ‘CHEAP’ ACCESS TO MELBOURNE AIRPORT AND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Why is there no
tram link from Airport West to Melbourne Airport?This
would allow a new and affordable travel option on a Met ticket to
Melbourne Airport. The impact on existing transport options may be
minimal. A future high-speed rail link, if built, may not be as cheap.
The cost of travel to the airport can often exceed the cost of the
flight. The distance is about 6 km and the construction cost is expected
to be low compared with a rail link. If a fast rail were introduced the
tram link would remain viable as it would also service those living
between the city and the airport and still provide a link used by those
who would prefer to spend time traveling rather than a higher priced
option. The link would provide choice especially for light luggage
travelers. The total cost of traveling by air to Melbourne will be
reduced, making Melbourne an even more desirable destination. If some
people like cheap flights, why wouldn't some like cheap access to the
airport on a regular Met ticket? The link will require only about 6 km
of tram line on a full cost recovery basis may enable travel to be on a
met ticket. A rail link would not result such a low fare.

MAKING YOUR
VIEWS COUNT IN CANBERRA - WITHOUT POLITICIANSWhy
is there no well-funded public “think tank” and “public lobby”?This
would allow effective democracy, not just the appearance of it. Ideas
from professional lobbying and think tanks, including those engaged by
well-funded organizations, including industry, all levels of government
and others, should be balanced by ideas and views from the public that
are also similarly, properly prepared and advanced. Fair and balanced
decision-making, with the widest group of people is critical for a
functional democracy, and can efficiently use the time of elected
representatives and their officers. The process can be set up under an
independent structure responsible to the parliament, in a similar way to
the Auditor Generals office. The final decision, will on any issue, will
remain with elected representatives. Considerable time can be saved by
elected representatives though this process as ideas and complaints can
be aggregated form across Australia and dealt with and enhance
effectively. Access to elected officials can remain.

Is modern politics
more difficult than playing a game chess?

A $2 BILLION ASSET
FOR A MAJOR REGIONAL SPORTING COMPLEX AND PARK

The
centre of the racecourse reserve is ideal for a low-rise park – shared
with racing

Why is the
Caulfield Racecourse Reserve and transport hub under-utilised?State
and Federal expenditure can be efficiently targeted to show off and
develop this valuable public land, located at this principal activity
centre. Benefits to both racing and the wider community can be
maximised, including a public park, a regional shopping centre for the
inner city based on public transport access and regional recreational
facility. The Reserve comprises is crown land, designated for public
recreation and for racing. Horse training should be retained at the
Reserve and made a feature of this Reserve. The area from Stonnington to
the Racecourse over the railway lines and Dandenong Road could be
developed into a major low rise shopping plaza over three floors.

Major sporting
facilities can be built near the Caulfield Railway Station. Commuters on
their way to and from work from nearby areas and as far a field as
Cranbourne and Frankston would be able to stop at the Caulfield Rail,
tram and bus hub, and cross the road to this sports centre. The benefits
would flow to more effective use of public monies by reducing the need
to duplicate facilities in neigbouring municipalities.

TURNING MAJOR
ROADS INTO PARKS

Why haven’t canopy
trees been planted over major roads?This
is the cheapest and easiest way of hiding main road development,
providing a more liveable environment impacting on most Victorians and
changing the appearance of our cities. The canopy or air space over
major roads is currently a large unused community asset

.A
major road with a tree canopy

Further down the same road, without a tree canopy

ENGAGE THE
UNEMPLOYED - ALSO REDUCE CRIME WITHOUT MORE POLICE

Why
isn’t there a scheme that allows the Government to act as a labour hire
and job placement agency and hire its unemployed pool of labour to the
private sector with theunemployment
benefit able to be used as wages?This
optional, but innovative, employment scheme will give the unemployed the
dignity of being treated as other employees and offer choice of
employment. A financial return for each hour of hire, paid by employers
to the Government, is expected. This amount can be set at whatever the
Government can achieve through negotiation with individual employers.
Part-time employment, at normal wages, for the unemployed can result.
This simple proposal is based on existing commercial practice in the
private sector applying to many regular workers. Unemployment is in
number about half the population of Adelaide. This idea may also be an
“employment led” solution to reduce crime generated from the ‘night
person crime cycle', with no additional police needed. With larger
numbers working during the day, under this scheme, any potential to
associate with those engaged with this group will be minimised. ll

Savings,
stimulus, revenue and dignity

ABOUT PETER
BROHIER

Prime Ministers, Keating,
Howard and the Rudd Government have responded to Peter Brohier’s vision,
influence or lobbying for low cost access by sea to and from Tasmania.

Uncapped federal funding for
Bass Strait has dramatically improved the economy of Tasmania and
offered greater transport equity for people and vehicles.

Peter was awarded a major
AHA Tasmania award for outstanding services to tourism and for bringing
the nation a National Sea Highway. Peter graduated in law from Monash
and won the CPA award for top accounting student from RMIT.

Peter, you can, and should - take personal credit for the improvements
in Bass Strait fare equality. The campaign you and the National Sea
Highway Committee have waged over many years has succeeded in delivering
better fares for Tasmanians. Peter, I thank you for your hard work on
behalf of this State. All Tasmanians must salute you for your
achievements.Bob Cheek, MHA, a Former Liberal Leader of the
Opposition Tasmania.

Mr Brohier has been a very strong advocate for a better deal for people
on Bass Strait. I think he has done a terrific job over the last few
years. Through his efforts he is probably more responsible than anybody
else for the introduction of the vehicle subsidy, I would think.Paul
Lennon, former Premier of Tasmania, Hansard 12 April 2002

"Senator Barnett, I and a
few others met with the restaurant and catering representatives of the
Australian Hotels Association-tourism and hospitality being a growth
area in our home state because of the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle
Equalisation Scheme initiated by the Howard Government".Senator
Abetz, Hansard 6th December 2004

Senator Colbeck said the
scheme, combined with the Spirit of Tasmania ferries, was the next best
thing to a highway link with the rest of Australia. He said the figures
confirmed that without the decision to introduce the scheme, the ferries
would not be the success they have been.The
Mercury,13thJuly
2004

Van Diemen's Reborn Land
“Tourism is soaring, the economy is growing (the forecast is 3.5% next
year), unemployment is falling and Tasmanians are no longer leaving
home.Introduction of two
daily ferry services from Melbourne in 2002, have fed the rush"The
Economist, 17th January 2004

"Many
of the world’s great and timeless stories are about the “pursuit of
purpose”. I believe that these stories contain the secret to an
extraordinary life. Taking ideas that can change a nation from nowhere
to the highest level in the politics is very hard. Key elements of such
stories are still just as highly and personally relevant today as on the
very day they were written.” Peter Brohier 2009

CallPeter
Brohier mob 0415 941 314

Emailpeterbrohier@maptag.com.au

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